Description
Animal hydrotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on use of water-resistance to treat conditions, assist post-operative recovery, give pre-operative exercises and enhance general fitness in accordance with national legislation.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
manage personal professional developmenthandle veterinary emergenciesassess the animal’s rehabilitation requirementsprotect health and safety when handling animalsadvise on animal welfaremanage animal biosecuritymanage animal welfaredeal with challenging peopleplan physical rehabilitation of animalsapply safe work practices in a veterinary settingprepare animal therapy equipmentadminister hydrotherapymonitor the welfare of animalsapply animal hygiene practices